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Everything happening in the world converges in one place: higher education. Political unrest, the future of AI, the dizzying cost of everything — all of it is playing out on college campuses. On College Matters, a podcast from The Chronicle of Higher Education, we explore the world through the prism of the nation’s colleges and universities.

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A feud among three professors inspired a debate over woke politics in academe.

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The lure of decent-paying jobs available without college degrees has some people rethinking whether college is necessary. The trend has big implications for the work force, society, and the communities where people live and work.
On the latest episode of College Matters from The Chronicle, we explore the decision that some professors have faced this year: whether to enter student protests or keep their distance.
Students are arriving at college woefully unprepared, professors say. In the first episode of College Matters from The Chronicle, we explore why this is happening, and what can be done about it.
The disastrous rollout of the new Free Application for Federal Student Aid leaves many students vulnerable at a crucial time.
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Host Jack Stripling Discusses College Matters

Our new podcast — like higher ed — is fueled by curiosity. We want to take you deeper into the stories shaping our world. And sometimes, the most enlightening moments come when we realize that we don’t have all the answers.

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